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Prayer serves as an edge and border to

preserve the web of life from unraveling.

Robert Hall

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Anytime Prayers for Everyday Women

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Contents

Copyright

Introduction

Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving

Lifting My Voice to God for Who He Is and What He Has Done For Me

When I want to thank God for His blessings…

When I want to thank God for my children…

When I want to thank God for His creative genius…

When I want to thank God for His faithfulness…

When I want to thank God for His forgiveness…

When I want to thank God for His generosity…

When I want to thank God for His gifts…

When I want to thank God for His goodness…

When I want to thank God for His grace…

When I want to thank God for my husband…

When I want to thank God for His joy…

When I want to thank God for His love…

When I want to thank God for His mercy…

When I want to thank God for His patience…

When I want to thank God for His peace…

When I want to thank God for His presence…

When I want to thank God for His protection…

When I want to thank God for His provision…

When I want to thank God for His salvation…

When I want to thank God for His wisdom…

Prayers of Supplication

Lifting My Voice to God When I Need Help

When I need to feel God’s acceptance…

When I’m dealing with addiction…

When I’m feeling anger…

When I need answers…

When I’m dealing with anxiety…

When I need a change of attitude…

When my beliefs are challenged…

When I need help paying my bills…

When I’m overwhelmed by cares…

When I’m dealing with change…

When I want to build godly character…

When I need confidence…

When I’m dealing with conflict…

When I’m experiencing confusion…

When I need courage…

When I’m facing criticism…

When I’m in danger…

When I’m struggling with depression…

When I need to be diligent…

When I’m dealing with disappointment…

When I need discernment…

When I’m feeling discontent…

When I’m dealing with discouragement…

When I’m experiencing the pain of divorce…

When I have doubts…

When I need endurance…

When I’m being harassed by my enemies…

When I’ve experienced failure…

When I need faith…

When I’m dealing with fear…

When I need help with finances…

When I need to forgive…

When I need a fresh start…

When I need a friend…

When I need help identifying my gifts…

When I need help pursuing my goals…

When I need help understanding God’s will…

When I need help understanding God’s Word…

When I’m experiencing grief…

When I need guidance…

When I’m searching for happiness…

When I need physical healing…

When I need emotional healing…

When I’m dealing with a sense of helplessness…

When my home is in turmoil…

When I need hope…

When I’m dealing with infertility…

When I need a job…

When I’m in danger of losing my job…

When I want to know God better…

When I’m dealing with loneliness…

When I’ve suffered a loss…

When my marriage is in trouble…

When I’m searching for meaning…

When I need a miracle…

When I’ve been misunderstood…

When I’m feeling overwhelmed by my circumstances…

When I’m struggling with my past…

When I need patience…

When I need peace…

When I’m suffering persecution…

When I need protection…

When I’m feeling sadness…

When I need self-discipline…

When I need self-esteem…

When I’m facing the challenges of singleness…

When I can’t sleep…

When I need strength…

When I’m facing temptation…

When I’m experiencing trials…

When I need wisdom…

When I have concerns at work…

Prayers of Confession

Lifting My Voice to God When I Need Forgiveness

When I’ve made foolish choices…

When I’ve become critical and judgmental…

When I’ve failed to keep my word…

When I’ve been hurtful to others…

When I’ve stooped to deception…

When I’ve been prideful and arrogant…

When I’ve sinned (broken God’s laws)…

When I’ve neglected my responsibilities…

When I need to be in right relationship with God…

When I’ve exacted vengeance…

Prayers of Intercession

Lifting My Voice to God on Behalf of Others

Prayers for my loved ones:

When my friend or family member is dealing with addiction…

When my friend or family member is dealing with conflict…

When my friend or family member is in danger…

When my friend or family member goes through divorce…

When my friend or family member is struggling with finances…

When my friend or family member is experiencing grief…

When my friend or family member needs guidance…

When my friend or family member needs emotional healing…

When my friend or family member needs physical healing…

When my friend or family member has a problem with infertility…

When my friend or family member is not in relationship with God… .

Prayers for the world around me:

When my church needs to be strengthened…

When my community needs direction and leadership…

When my employer needs God’s favor…

When I see injustice in the world around me…

When my nation needs direction and leadership…

When I encounter the needy…

Introduction

God wants to know you—and He wants you to know Him. Its a relationship He has invested His heart in. Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t. You are God’s most beloved creation, made in His own image. It’s natural that He would want to communicate with you, and prayer is the means He has chosen to do just that.

Unfortunately, many women are intimidated by the idea of prayer. God seems so big, so powerful. Why would He care about our puny lives? Why would He want to hear about our troubles or heed our cries for help? The answers to these questions are beyond the scope of our limited understanding, but whatever His reasons, the Bible says He does—care, hear, and answer.

Anytime Prayers for Everyday Women contains the prayers of women just like you—those who have ups and downs of every kind. It is our hope that as you pray along with them within the pages of this book, you will feel God’s loving touch on your own life.